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Vratsa, Bulgaria

Vratsa · Bulgaria

Vratsa is a mid-size city in Vratsa, Bulgaria with a population of 49,569. Elevation: 1,155 ft (352 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
49,569 Population 862/sq mi density
1,155 ft Elevation 352 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
$17,604 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,604 median income

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About Vratsa

Vratsa

Vratsa is the largest city in northwestern Bulgaria and the administrative and economic centre of the municipality of Vratsa and Vratsa district. It is about 112 km (70 mi) north of Sofia, 40 km (25 mi) southeast of Montana.

People

Population49,569
Density862/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,604

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Population49,569
Population Density862 / sq mi
Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Coordinates43.2105°, 23.5631°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceVratsa
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$17,604

About Vratsa

Vratsa is a mid-size city in Bulgaria (Vratsa) with a population of 49,569. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet (352 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Sofia.

The median household income in Vratsa is $17,604, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,478 business establishments.

Income: Vratsa vs Bulgaria

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Income

Median HH Income$17,604
77% below Bulgaria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,478

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Vratsa

Vratsa has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 658 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -12.5° / 12.3° 49.5
Feb 2.5°C / 37°F -10.8° / 16.3° 37.2
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F -6.1° / 20.6° 47.7
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F -2.4° / 24.1° 59.8
May 14.6°C / 58°F 3.3° / 27.5° 79.4
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 8.4° / 32.8° 92.5
Jul 23.4°C / 74°F 10.8° / 36.5° 54.9
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 12.6° / 36.1° 39.2
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 5.7° / 32.8° 36.9
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 1.1° / 27.6° 40.7
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -4.4° / 21.1° 55.2
Dec 2°C / 36°F -9° / 14.6° 65.4
Vratsa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,155 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Bulgaria avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area57.5 sq mi (148.9 km²)
Population Density862/sq mi
Coordinates43.2105°N, 23.5631°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Bulgaria avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 25, 2022.

May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 79 km
May 22, 2012 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 84 km
Jul 14, 2012 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.6 72 km
May 22, 2012 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.5 78 km
May 29, 2012 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria M4.5 77 km
Apr 25, 2022 6 km SW of Kocherinovo, Bulgaria M4.2 138 km
Jan 12, 1993 12 km ESE of Vranje, Serbia M4.2 145 km
Aug 24, 1992 13 km SSW of Kalofer, Bulgaria M4.2 134 km
May 22, 2012 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria M4.2 82 km
Jun 24, 2014 4 km NNW of Corabia, Romania M4.1 99 km
Jul 27, 2013 7 km ENE of Simitli, Bulgaria M4.1 148 km
Nov 11, 2017 4 km S of Svoge, Bulgaria M4.1 36 km
May 10, 2006 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria M4.1 66 km
Mar 24, 2008 8 km SE of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria M4.1 143 km
May 23, 2012 8 km ESE of Pernik, Bulgaria M4.0 79 km
Jul 27, 2013 9 km NE of Simitli, Bulgaria M4.0 144 km
Apr 25, 2022 10 km SW of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria M4.0 147 km
Jun 27, 2004 7 km NNW of Razlog, Bulgaria M3.9 141 km
Feb 18, 2002 5 km SSE of Rila, Bulgaria M3.9 130 km
Feb 7, 2009 10 km NW of Shipka, Bulgaria M3.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Vratsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Vratsa

Schools in Vratsa

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
СОУ "Козма Тричков" - - - -
СУ Никола Войводов - - - -
ПТГ Н.Й.Вапцаров - - - -
ОУ Васил Левски - - - -
НУ П.Р.Славейков - - - -
ПУ интернат д-р Петър Берон - - - -
ОУ Христо Ботев - - - -
ППМГ акад. Иван Ценов - - - -
НУ Св. Софроний Врачански - - - -
ОУ Св. св. Кирил и Методий - - - -
СОУ по мениджмънт и чужди езици Васил Кънчов - - - -
ПГ Димитраки Хаджитошин - - - -
ПГ по машиностроене - - - -
ПГ по търговия и ресторантьорство - - - -
СУ Отец Паисий - - - -
ОУ Иван Вазов - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vratsa

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EILO Trance Radio trance MP3
Коледно радио aac, christmas AAC 128 kbps
kef.fm folk, pop-folk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Cyberfolk pop-folk MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Vratsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Regional Historical Museum - Vratsa
Вазов кът
Къща-музей Баба Илийца
Къщата на Иван Замбин
Старата ЖП гара

Libraries in Vratsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Христо Ботев0.0

Farmers Markets in Vratsa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hospital market place
OKC
Мездра пазар
Пазар

Hotels in Vratsa

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaika hotel
Cypress hotel
Hemus
Hotel Hashove
Hotel Olimpic Hopes
Rade I.
Studio Zlati Hotel
Класик
Мира
пб Горски дом
Семеен арт-хотел Зора
Фламинго
Хотел Тева

Restaurants in Vratsa

17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lafana
Loznitsa
Medic
Mexana Nashentsi
Petro
Piazza Italia
Pizeria
Вили
Геоарт
Гостилница
Леденика
Милеви
Пицария Корона
Савана
Старата Къща
Чайка
Червен Площад

Cafes in Vratsa

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Berry
Bolero
Bulyarka
Cafe Latte
Cafe White hause
Caffee Venezia
Coffee aperativ
SVETOPLAN
Ади
Фламинго
Флирт

Cinemas in Vratsa

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Васил Коларов
Метропол

Theatres in Vratsa

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Драматично-куклен театър

Monuments in Vratsa

7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burial place of Hristo Botev
Saints Cyril and Methodius
Sophronius of Vratsa
Васил Левски
Околчица
паметник на Вестителя на свободата
Паметникът на Васил Левски

Castles in Vratsa

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Кулата на Куртпашовци
Кулата на Мешчиите

Theme Parks in Vratsa

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Развлекателен парк "Леденика"

Clinics in Vratsa

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #5923559016
BG #6943828915
Medical Center Alpico
Отделение по лъчетерапия
Център за психично здраве
Център Психично здраве

Dentists in Vratsa

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #5924040022
Dentinn
Dr. Georgy Iliev
д-р Антоанета Тошева

Train Stations in Vratsa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vratsa

Bus Stations in Vratsa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Автогара Враца

Gas Stations in Vratsa

20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BG #11289637705
BG #9502417066
BG #9502417067
Dabnika
EURO OIL
Gastrade
Lukoil
Lukoil
Lukoil
Nikoil
NIKOIL
OMV
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Rompetrol
Газпром
Еко метан

Banks in Vratsa

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DSK
DSK
DSK Bank
TBI Bank
UniCredit Bulbank

Stadiums & Teams in Vratsa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vratsa

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vitosha 0.0 - - $0 - - -
писта Офелиите 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Vratsa

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sofia AirportSOFLarge Airport
Borovan Airstrip-Small Airport
Brenitsa Airstrip-Small Airport
Breznik Airfield-Small Airport
Erden Airfield-Small Airport
Knezha Airstrip-Small Airport
Koynare Airstrip-Small Airport
Krivodol Airstrip-Small Airport
Lesnovo Airfield-Small Airport
Montana Airfield-Small Airport
Selanovtsi Airfield-Small Airport
Slivnitsa Airfield-Small Airport
Sokolare Highway Strip-Small Airport
Staroseltsi-Small Airport
Vratsa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vratsa

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Central Post Office
Speedy
Български пощи
Враца 2
Еконт
Еконт
Еконт
Еконт
Еконт
Тип Топ Куриер

Treatment Centers in Vratsa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
СБДПЛРВБ-Мездра

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vratsa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Катедрален храм "Св. Дванадесет Апостоли"
Манастир Св. Иван Пусти
Св. Илия
Храм "Св. Възнесение Господне"
Храм „Свети Николай Мирликийски“

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Sofia
Elevation
344 m (1,129 ft)
Area
148.9 km² (57.5 mi²)
Postal Code
3000
Website
vratza.bg/
Twinned With
Sumy

Things to See Near Vratsa

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Amazing view on the gorge

🇧🇬 About Bulgaria

Capital Sofia
Population 7,000,039
Area 110,910 km²
GDP (USD) $102,199,231,385
GDP per capita $15,853
HDI 0.802
Life expectancy 75.7 years
Internet users 80.4%
Urban population 73.7%
Currency BGN (Lev)
Languages Bulgarian
Calling code +359
TLD .bg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Bulgaria

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Нова година
Jan 2 Currency change day Ден на валутната смяна
Mar 3 Liberation Day Ден на oсвобождението на България от Oсманско робство
Apr 10 Good Friday Разпети петък
Apr 11 Holy Saturday Велика събота
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Великден
Apr 13 Easter Monday Велики понеделник
May 1 International Workers' Day Ден на труда и на международната работническа солидарност
May 6 Saint George's Day Гергьовден, ден на храбростта и Българската армия
May 25 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Ден на Българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост
Sep 7 Unification Day Ден на съединението
Sep 22 Independence Day Ден на независимостта на България
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Бъдни вечер
Dec 25 Christmas Day Рождество Христово
Dec 26 Second day of Christmas Рождество Христово

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vratsa

What is the population of Vratsa?

Vratsa has a population of 49,569 residents and is located in Bulgaria. The population density is 862 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles.

Is Vratsa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,604, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Vratsa?

Vratsa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Vratsa?

There are 2,478 business establishments in the area.

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